Peer Support Groups

What is an MDABC Peer Support Group?

An MDABC peer-led support group is a safe place to share your story, your struggles and accomplishments, and to listen to others as they share similar concerns. At an MDABC support group you can get a sense of belonging, informal education about your mental health challenges, and the support of others who have 'been there‘. Support groups are facilitated by trained volunteers with lived experience of mental health concerns.

Please Note: Support groups are not intended to provide counselling/therapy.​

How can I find an MDABC Support Group?​

MDABC has more 35 Peer-led Support Groups in cities and towns across British Columbia. You will find the group contacts, meeting times, and locations on this page.​

All of our Peer Support Groups are free of charge and require no registration; just drop in and you will be welcomed. * Only the PTSD groups require an intake prior to joining the group. Please contact the facilitator to discuss your suitability.

Want to Volunteer to be a Peer Support Group Facilitator?

We are so glad that you are interested in supporting your community; thank you!

As these groups are peer led, our volunteers must have some lived experience with Mood disorders.

The full Volunteer position description of a Peer Support Group Facilitator can be found by clicking here.

Step 1: If you haven't already you will need to attend a couple of the support groups to get a sense of them. Please introduce yourself to the facilitators prior to the group starting and let them know that you are interested. We will then ask them for their feedback about your potential suitability.